Dawgluver
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As requested, I will start a new thread. I tried posting video but it didn't work out (hangs head in shame). Will try to figure out how to send video without all the other unrelated stuff.
We were able to snorkel with these magnificent beasts twice, two years ago off Isla Holbox, and last year, off Isla Mujueres. Both times we took a small plane out of Cozumel airport to the islas. You can also take a ferry, bus, and taxi, but the plane is so quick and easy. Both times we went with three other friends. I sat up by the pilot on the way to Holbox, and he let me fly the plane! Much to the consternation of the other passengers.
The most recent trip, we were picked up from the airport by golf cart and taken to our boat. It was only the 5 of us, plus captain and first mate. We found the big guys, and were joined by a bunch of other boats, which serve to herd the sharks. We went in two at a time with our snorkel gear. Each boat basically had its own shark, we never felt crowded, and there were so many sharks!
What an experience! The shark was close enough to touch. 40 or more feet long! The water was crystal clear and very deep. Our friend, who owns several businesses in Cozumel including a restaurant and a kiteboard tour company, used my little Optio WP to take some great videos. One shows the magnificent creature with its mouth wide open, feeding. Each of us got multiple chances to swim with them.
We were then taken to a reef for snorkeling, and the captain prepared fresh ceviche and other snacks. We then rented a golf cart and toured the island. They have drive-in bar/snack shops. You literally drive your golf cart INTO the store. Ice cold Sol all around! We flew back, and went to dinner later at our friend's restaurant.
Truly a bucket list dream! At times, manta rays are found with the sharks, we didn't see any, but did see turtles. Not prohibitively expensive either.
We are strong swimmers, but the big guys can fly! It was comical watching DH frantically trying to keep up!
We were able to snorkel with these magnificent beasts twice, two years ago off Isla Holbox, and last year, off Isla Mujueres. Both times we took a small plane out of Cozumel airport to the islas. You can also take a ferry, bus, and taxi, but the plane is so quick and easy. Both times we went with three other friends. I sat up by the pilot on the way to Holbox, and he let me fly the plane! Much to the consternation of the other passengers.
The most recent trip, we were picked up from the airport by golf cart and taken to our boat. It was only the 5 of us, plus captain and first mate. We found the big guys, and were joined by a bunch of other boats, which serve to herd the sharks. We went in two at a time with our snorkel gear. Each boat basically had its own shark, we never felt crowded, and there were so many sharks!
What an experience! The shark was close enough to touch. 40 or more feet long! The water was crystal clear and very deep. Our friend, who owns several businesses in Cozumel including a restaurant and a kiteboard tour company, used my little Optio WP to take some great videos. One shows the magnificent creature with its mouth wide open, feeding. Each of us got multiple chances to swim with them.
We were then taken to a reef for snorkeling, and the captain prepared fresh ceviche and other snacks. We then rented a golf cart and toured the island. They have drive-in bar/snack shops. You literally drive your golf cart INTO the store. Ice cold Sol all around! We flew back, and went to dinner later at our friend's restaurant.
Truly a bucket list dream! At times, manta rays are found with the sharks, we didn't see any, but did see turtles. Not prohibitively expensive either.
We are strong swimmers, but the big guys can fly! It was comical watching DH frantically trying to keep up!
